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Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update segment drew sharp criticism for a sketch referencing the Cornell University sexual assault case, while also featuring a bit about the upcoming Glee reboot.
Ryan Murphy has completed a script for a potential 'Glee' reboot, collaborating with co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He has spoken to about ten original cast members, who are enthusiastic but have not yet read the script. No network has officially picked up the project.
Ryan Murphy has completed a script for a potential 'Glee' reboot, collaborating with co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He has spoken to about ten original cast members, who are enthusiastic but have not yet read the script. No network has officially picked up the project.
Ryan Murphy has completed a script for a potential 'Glee' reboot, collaborating with original co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy stated he has spoken to approximately ten original cast members, who expressed enthusiasm for the project. However, no network or streaming platform has officially picked up the project yet.
Vulture’s recap of The Shards (Glee Cast Version) notes Episode 3 shifts from the novel’s taut mood to a Glee-inspired high-school satire, introducing Really Rhonda and a Dance Off! subplot while Bret Ellis’s perspective drives the drama. The review praises the music choices but criticizes the abrupt tonal shift and questions how the disappearance of Matt and other students will drive the story, suggesting the show risks undercutting its stakes in favor of parody.
Ryan Murphy reveals American Horror Story Season 13 will bring back a star-studded lineup for a tribute to the series, with Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and others returning. Grande exited Season 13 due to touring commitments, and Murphy says a Glee revival is a real consideration. He’s also developing The Lizzie Borden Story in the Monster universe, plotting Season 14, and pursuing other projects that could bring production back to LA, while The Shards has already dropped on FX/Hulu; Lizzie Borden Story premieres Sept. 17 on Netflix.
Glee alum Kevin McHale condemned fans who call the series cursed after the deaths of three main cast members (Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, Naya Rivera), calling the online comments diabolical and lacking humanity; the piece notes his post on X and mentions co-creator Ryan Murphy's consideration of rebooting the show.
Becca Tobin, the actress from Glee, and her husband Zac Miller welcomed their second child—a daughter named Meyer June Martin—via surrogate. Tobin announced the surprise birth from the hospital on the Lady Gang podcast, sharing that the baby arrived more than five weeks early and that she has faced fertility struggles and miscarriages; the couple also has a four-year-old son, Rutherford “Ford” Thomas.
Jenna Ushkowitz, known for her role in Glee, and her husband David Stanley have welcomed their second child, a son named Graham. The couple, who also have a two-year-old daughter named Emma, shared the joyful news on social media. Ushkowitz posted a photo featuring necklaces with her children's names, expressing their love for the new addition to their family.
Lea Michele announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Zandy Reich, sharing the news with a simple Instagram post. The couple, who married in 2019, already have a three-year-old son named Ever. The announcement received warm congratulations from fellow celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Katharine McPhee.
Amber Riley, known for her role as Mercedes in "Glee," revealed on a podcast that she refused to film a sex scene with Chord Overstreet's character Sam, citing her character's devout Christian beliefs and the message it would send to young girls. She rejected the idea of a "full-blown" sex scene and ultimately the storyline was adjusted to have the characters hold hands and walk to a room, which she also declined. Riley felt that the sex storyline did not align with her character's values and ultimately, Mercedes and Sam decided to remain friends in the show.
Amber Riley revealed that she refused to film a sex scene with Chord Overstreet's character Sam on Glee, citing her character's Christian beliefs and the message it would send to young girls. The actress, who played Mercedes, expressed that the planned scene didn't align with her character's values and would have felt awkward. She stood her ground despite initial attempts to compromise, emphasizing the importance of staying true to her character's storyline and the impact on the audience.
Actor Kevin McHale revealed on his podcast that he attempted to start rumors about his Glee co-stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith dating to boost the show's popularity. McHale's plan involved posting a photo with the couple in the background, but he deleted it after it gained attention. However, he later discovered that Michele and Monteith were actually dating at the time.
The annual Snixxmas Charity event honoring Naya Rivera features a previously unreleased song by the late "Glee" star, with background vocals from her former co-stars. The song, titled "Prayer for the Broken," was recorded in 2012 and will benefit Alexandria House, a charity providing housing for women and children. Rivera tragically passed away in 2020, and her family settled a wrongful death suit against Ventura County earlier this year. The Snixxmas event has raised nearly $250,000 for Alexandria House since its launch in 2020.
Dianna Agron was yelled at by photographers for "blocking" their shot of Sarah Jessica Parker at the New York City Ballet Fall Gala. She was misidentified as "Dianne from Glee" and rumors of her dating Taylor Swift were mentioned. Fans defended Agron on social media, expressing their support and criticizing the photographers' behavior.